SOULVARS

Released Jun 2023

Get ready to ignite your SOUL! SOULVARS is a pixel art, turn-based deckbuilding RPG inspired by classic JRPGs with a modern twist. Unravel a dark conspiracy as your party of Soulbearers faces off against invading Dominators in dynamic, action-packed battles.

83% positive · 107 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $16.99

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Evaluation

SOULVARS launched on June 27, 2023 (after a minor accidental early-release incident on June 19). Following launch, the developer — ginolabo / SHUEISHA GAMES — released a series of quality-of-life patches and balance adjustments across versions 1.1.0 through 1.3.0, all summarized in a post on August 23, 2023. These updates focused on improving game feel, tutorial clarity, and balance rather than adding new story or gameplay content. After August 23, 2023, developer communications dropped to promotional activity only — a sale announcement in March 2024 for a Steam Deck Building Fest event. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced expansions or roadmaps, and no developer statements promising future content. The game appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained product. The post-launch patch cycle concluded by August 23, 2023, with no further content additions communicated since that date.

Evidence

Developer summarized all post-launch updates through v1.3.0, covering QoL improvements and minor bug fixes. This represents the last substantive developer communication about game content.

news post · Aug 23, 2023 source content shipped

high

Feature patch adding tutorial drones, KARMA reward notices, balance adjustments, and expanded keyboard support.

news post · Jul 25, 2023 source content shipped

medium

Media

Details

Developer

ginolabo

Publisher

SHUEISHA GAMES

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

JRPG Deckbuilding Pixel Graphics Turn-Based Combat Cyberpunk Card Game RPG 2D Anime Adventure Tactical RPG CRPG Collectathon Sci-fi Dungeon Crawler

About this game

SOULVARS takes deckbuilding combat to the next level with the innovative Soulbit system.
Combine Soulbit actions and use deck-controlling Abilities to pull off 100+ breathtaking moves.

Tactically counter powerful attacks and debuffs from enemy "Dominators," and time your counterattacks for maximum effect!

Enjoy the best of both worlds: deep deckbuilding strategy and high-speed RPG battles!

◆ A future where human souls can be digitized...

Humanity faces the consequences of its technology with the sudden appearance of grotesque Dominators. Elite units consisting of Soulbearers, next-generation humans born with alternate Souls, are dispatched day and night to intercept and counter Dominator attacks. The story follows Yakumo, a freelance Soulbearer, as he handles assignments from private military contractor "DDO" (Dominator Disposal Organization).

◆ Deep, exhilarating battles and character growth

Experience the best of both worlds - dynamic pixel art animations and turn-based tactical planning. Each enemy is a puzzle to solve, a challenge to overcome!
Identify their weaknesses and combine Soulbit actions to unleash powerful finishing moves! Explore the cityscape and hunt unique Dominators for rare and powerful gear on your path to mastering the ultimate Arts!

◆ Super-enhanced port of acclaimed mobile original

The original mobile version, released in January 2022, soared up the rankings to #1 for paid RPG apps and #2 for paid game apps on both Google Play and Apple App Store (in Japan) and continues to garner wide acclaim (4.6 score average on App Store, 4.8 on Google Play as of Sep 2022). The Steam version offers an enhanced horizontal UI and intuitive controller input, combining the speed of SOULVARS with full dynamism on your favorite display!